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Details of OAR and the Ticket Luck value

Music is a plethora of genres and the US is the main base for music of all genres. From the best in hip hop to the greatest rock bands of all times, the US has seen the best musicians come and go. The US music scene is dominated by pop artists who are known for their commercialized tunes that are created to sell. They have massive advertising budgets and media teams that make sure their music, good or bad, is heard by the masses and becomes popular. These artists create an image in the media and then do anything they can to make sure they stick to that image that their fans have become accustomed to. One group that has managed to make it to the top of the music industry without signing with any major record label or creating an image but just on the power of their music and fan following from live performances is OAR or Of a Revolution. They are coming soon to your city so get OAR tickets fast!

The band started out as a college band that would perform in colleges and university campuses in their native Maryland. To this date, the band is known for its popularity amongst college and university students. OAR's music can be classified as alternative rock as it is much in the vein of popular bands like Dave Matthews Band and Kings of Leon. Their music is known to not only sound great on the albums but it is specifically composed and the songs are layered in a way that they sound just as good, or even better, when performed live. The electrifying rhythm and eclectic riffs of the electric guitars have crowds on their feet and singing along throughout their performances.

As most of the band's fan base is comprised of teenagers and students, the band's writing style makes total sense. The lyrics of the band are based on the band member's personal experiences and feelings. This is why most of their fan base can relate to what is being said in their songs. Their tales of teen angst and life in general that are told through the lyrics that are beautifully weaved in catchy rhythms are what catch their fan's attention and keep them coming back for more. The band also always makes sure to include a few anthems on their set list to make sure they have everyone stomping their feet and singing their hearts out.

OAR has released seven albums to date but their first taste of fame can when they released 'Souls Aflame' in 2000. The album did not come from a major record label and did not have a mega marketing team behind it. It was just previewed at their concerts in various varsities and was available online with little or no advertisement or marketing. The album did very well with just word of mouth to push it along. The hype created by the release of this album resulted in their third album, 'Risen', reaching number eleven on the Billboard download charts. Songs like 'A Crazy Game of Poker', 'City on Down', 'Night Shift' started to gain momentum on the mainstream charts and received heavy radio play all over the nation.

The next four albums by the band saw them rising higher and higher up the music ladder as they made the Billboard Top 200 and eventually the Billboard Top 40 before their single called 'Shattered' hit the number 2 spot on the Billboard charts. The single received massive radio play and the music video was rated by VH1 as one of the top 20 videos of the year in addition to being played continuously by MTV.

OAR has now officially made it to the top of the music food chain without having to sign to a major record label. They are still with a small label and assure their fans that they will never be forced to change by money. If you are an OAR loyalist and want to see your favorite band in action, make sure you get your hands on some OAR tickets.